Long Term Council Seat Results and City Election Totals
The village Tuesday saw 173 votes cast with Mayor David Taylor re-elected by 129 to 36 for John Bell. A M Gillis 168 and G W Gross 180 lead council races while O Henry 185 and D B Jarman 160 vie for long term spots. multiple minor totals listed. Fire destroyed two barns in Weaton after hydrants failed. water shortages delayed suppression. Athena public schools open baseball season vs Weston Normal at home tomorrow.
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Taylor
John Bell
A. M. Gillia
O. Henry
G. W. Gross
D. B. Jarman
David Taylor
J. D. Huggins
C. A. Barrett
A. M. Gillis
G. W. Groas
Henry
Local Carriage Makers Highlight Historic Fleet Names
Trade names include Flying Dutchman Oliver Henney Buggies Hacks and Cast and Steel Bradley Gangs Carriages with emphasis on high quality vehicles from established shops.
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Oliver
Japanese Rush At Russian Flank Near Mukden
March 9 dispatches from Bt Petersburg and Tokyo report a Russian defeat at Mukden. Kuropatkin struggles to redeploy his army while Japanese forces press toward Mukden and have cut the railway north of the city. Tie Pass is threatened with potential surrender within a week.
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Liaoyang
Kuro Patkin
Churian
Hua River
Mukden
Siao Chi Tun
Sun Tai Tee
London
Tien Tein
Tie Pasa
Kuropatkin
Tie Pans
Reuter
Tokio
Imperial Tombs
Fire destroys Grand Ronde lumber works at Perry
At Perry four miles west of La Grande the Grand Ronde Lumber box factory and planing mill burned late tonight. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars with about one third insured. Engine room ignition sparked the blaze. mill buildings filled with dry lumber and shavings. Firemen saved the mill and sheds though 3,000,000 feet of lumber in the yards were threatened.
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la Grande
Grand Ronde Lumber Company
Perry
Tragic House Fire Kills Two Children in La Grande
In La Grande a mother left her two young sons asleep as a lamp exploded, starting a blaze that burned Spencer Fields, 5, to death and badly burned Lee Fields, 7, who cannot survive. The parents are in poverty and locals plan to cover funeral costs.
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la Grande
Spencer
Fields
Lee
K. C. Fields
Merchants For Protection Form Pendleton Council
Pendleton business men meet to organize for mutual protection. They argue rents are high versus Portland and seek cheaper rentals, plus plan to prosecute. They urge strong action against itinerant merchants and out of town promoters and discuss electric light rate adjustments.
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Pendleton
Portland
Fair association seeks option extension on Arm strong tract
The fair association holds an option on the Arm strong tract for 7000 dollars through March 12. An extension of time from Mr. Armstrong will be requested in Pendleton on March 9 to secure full subscriptions before finalizing the land purchase. No solicitors have been sent yet. the Commercial association covers extension expenses.
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Fair Association
Fair People
Armstrong
Pendleton
Frank Frazier
Soos
Morrow County
Umatilla County
Commercial Association
Danners May Come to Pendleton for Photography Studio
The Danners a father and son photography duo from Pendleton sought a business site in town on Wednesday. They partially negotiated for a lease on ground south of Main Street near the O R N depot and would build a gallery if they relocate bringing modern equipment and extensive expertise.
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Danners
Pendleton
Weather lecture on Lewis and Clark exhibits draws Athena crowd
The Weatherred lecture on expositions and exhibits drew a large audience under Oregon State Educational exhibit funds. Forty percent of proceeds support expenses with 60 percent for the educational exhibit fund. Mrs. Hull dies after long cancer battle. funeral at Baptist church. Amon Thompson, jailed for railroad obstruction, sent to reform school. Umatilla county exhibit cabinets ordered for the fair. Damon Lodge K of P plans April district convention. Pythian Lodge appoints C O Henry to lead a new team.
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Mra
Edyth Tozer Weatherrad
Oregon State Educational Department
Lewis and Clark Mail
Mra. Weatherred
J. E. Hull
Rev. Hall
The
Baptist Church
Pendleton
Wellen
Umatilla County
Portland
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Manasse
Athena
Lewis & Clark
Butterick
COX & M.even
South Side Main Street
Oregon
Gillis
Gross
Jarman
Weaton
William Lieuallen
D. C
Athena Public School
Weston Normal
C. A. Barrett & Comp’y
Dell Brothers
Europatkin
Grande Ronde Lumber Co
Merchants
Main Street
Weatherred
Hull
Reform
Amon Thompson
Freewater
Ellis
Saya
East Oregonian
Ellie
Bean
Pythian Convention
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